The Crime Writers’ Association

Short Story Dagger 2021

Shortlisted


Dominic Nolan

Daddy Dearest

Published by: Criminal Minds Group

A prison friendship turns into something more in this touching short story – or so it seems. The final paragraph of this perfectly crafted short story delivers a gut-punch that left the jury speechless.

Afraid of the Light is edited by Robert Scragg & Various

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